Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Hourly
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $29.17 - $35.46
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Training opportunities
Job Description
Solano County is a dynamic and service-oriented government entity that provides a wide range of public services and administrative functions to the residents of Solano County, California. Known for its commitment to excellence, public safety, and community development, Solano County maintains multiple departments focused on enhancing the quality of life through infrastructure, health, transportation, and environmental stewardship. Among its vital services is the management and operation of regional airports, ensuring safe and efficient transportation for commercial and general aviation alike. Solano County's airports are integral to the regional economy, fostering business, tourism, and connectivity while complying with stringent regulatory and... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
- One year of relevant experience in building and grounds maintenance including airport operations
- Valid California Driver’s License, Class C
- Ability to perform physical labor and operate various equipment
- Willingness to work in all weather conditions
- Ability to obtain a Chemical Applicator Certificate if not already possessed
- Ability to comply with CalPERS post-retirement employment rules if applicable
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
- One year of experience in building and grounds maintenance, including experience related to airport operations
- Ability to operate small hand and power tools and grounds maintenance equipment
- Knowledge of airport safety protocols and procedures
- Basic mechanical skills for minor equipment maintenance
- Ability to perform landscaping and chemical application safely
- Valid California Driver’s License, Class C
- Chemical Applicator Certificate or ability to obtain one
Job Duties
- Patrol airport in a vehicle or on foot in all kinds of weather to inventory parked aircraft, inspect and maintain airport facilities and equipment to insure safe and efficient airport operations involving airfield pavements, markings, lighting (check/replace/calibrate as needed), signs, obstructions, wildlife, and aircraft parking accommodations
- Perform minor tune-ups and other routine preventative maintenance of equipment and facilities
- operates a variety of small hand and power tools and grounds maintenance equipment such as sprayers, fertilizers, sweepers, mowers, tractors, bushhog, front end loader, pickup and dump trucks
- Maintain airport grounds and landscaped areas
- mows airport lawns and fields using push rider mower or tractor
- may mix and apply a variety of chemicals for weed, insect and rodent control
- plants, waters and prunes trees and shrubs
- installs and maintains irrigation systems
- sweeps runways and taxiways of dirt, rocks, and debris as needed
- Perform routine building maintenance work such as minor plumbing, electrical and mechanical work and general custodial duties in the care of airport facilities
- paints signs, taxiways and other facilities
- repairs and installs fencing
- adjust and lubricate hangar doors
- collects garbage and litter using bags and a vehicle
- Fuel various types of aircraft including helicopters, piston and turbine aircraft
- operates mobile fueling trucks within the airport property to fuel aircraft involved in both general aviation and commercial use
- performs daily inspections, testing, and documentation of fuel quality and equipment to ensure the safety of fueling operations and reorders fuel as directed
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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